Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 14-121.001 - Purpose, Definitions, and Designation of Signature Authority
(1) Purpose. The
purpose of this rule chapter is to promote flight safety by providing airspace
protection pursuant to Chapter 333, F.S.
(2) Definitions. For the purposes of this
rule chapter the following additional terms are defined:
(a) "Aeronautical study" as defined in
section 333.01(1),
F.S., means a FAA study, conducted in accordance with the standards of 14
C.F.R. part 77, subpart C, and FAA policy and guidance, on the effect of
proposed construction or alteration upon the operation of air navigation
facilities and the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace.
(b) "Agent" means an individual authorized to
act on behalf of a person applying to obtain an Airspace Obstruction
Permit.
(c) "Airport" as defined in
section 333.01(2),
F.S., means any area of land or water designed and set aside for the landing
and taking off of aircraft and used or to be used in the interest of the public
for such purpose.
(d) "Airport
hazard" as defined in section
333.01(3),
F.S., means an obstruction to air navigation which affects the safe and
efficient use of navigable airspace or the operation of planned or existing air
navigation and communication facilities.
(e) "Airport hazard area" as defined in
section 333.01(4),
F.S., means any area of land or water upon which an airport hazard might be
established.
(f) "Airport land use
compatibility zoning" as defined in section
333.01(5),
F.S., means airport zoning regulations governing the use of land on, adjacent
to, or in the immediate vicinity of airports.
(g) "Airport protection zoning regulations"
as defined in section
333.01(8),
F.S., means airport zoning regulations governing airport hazards.
(h) "Airport Reference Point" means the
latitude and longitude of the approximate geometric center of the airport
reported in degrees, minutes, seconds, and ten thousandths of a second latitude
and longitude.
(i) "Airspace
Determination Letter" means a document issued by the Federal Aviation
Administration memorializing the findings of an aeronautical study.
(j) "Airspace Obstruction Permit" means a
document approving the proposed construction, alteration, or allowing of an
obstruction within an airport hazard area.
(k) "Applicant" means a person that has
submitted a complete Airspace Obstruction Permit Application.
(l) "Department" means the Florida Department
of Transportation.
(m) "FAA" means
the Federal Aviation Administration.
(n) "Object" means an above ground or water
thing, including, but not limited to, buildings, navigational aids, equipment,
vehicles, natural growth, terrain, or aircraft.
(o) "Obstruction" as defined in section
333.01(12),
F.S., means any existing or proposed object, terrain, or structure construction
or alteration that exceeds the federal obstruction standards in 14 C.F.R. part
77, subpart C. The term includes:
1. Any
object of natural growth or terrain;
2. Permanent or temporary construction or
alteration, including equipment or materials used and any permanent or
temporary apparatus; or
3.
Alteration of any permanent or temporary existing structure by a change in the
structure's height, including appurtenances, lateral dimensions, and equipment
or materials used in the structure.
(p) "Person" as defined in section
333.01(13),
F.S., means any individual, firm, co-partnership, corporation, company,
association, joint-stock association, or body politic, and includes any
trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof.
(q) "Political subdivision" as defined in
section 333.01(14),
F.S., means the local government or any county, municipality, town, village, or
other subdivision or agency thereof, or any district or special district, port
commission, port authority, or other such agency authorized to establish or
operate airports in the state.
(r)
"Public-use airport" as defined in section
333.01(15),
F.S., means an airport, publicly or privately owned, licensed by the state,
which is open for use by the public.
(s) "Site" means a specific area of land or
water where the obstruction is intended to be located.
(t) "Sponsor" means the person ultimately
responsible for the construction or alteration of an object.
(u) "Zoning authority" means any county,
municipality, town, village, or other subdivision of the state, or any district
or special district, port commission, port authority, or other such agency
which exercises authority over and grants development permits for the
site.
(3) Signature
Authority. The State Aviation Manager is authorized to issue Airspace
Obstruction Permits subject to the requirements of section
333.025, F.S., and to enforce
the provisions of Chapter 333, F.S.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 333.15, 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 333.01, 333.025 FS.
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